Drug repurposing for Chagas disease: In vitro assessment of nimesulide against Trypanosoma cruzi and insights on its mechanisms of action

Chagas disease is a neglected illness caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and its treatment is done only with two drugs, nifurtimox and benznidazole. However, both drugs are ineffective in the chronic phase, in addition to causing serious side effects. This context of therapeutic limitation justifies the co...

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Main Authors: Joana D’Arc S. Trindade, Célio Geraldo Freire-de-Lima, Suzana Côrte-Real, Debora Decote-Ricardo, Marco Edilson Freire de Lima
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/49ec5c60f1ac4889957617b5037a468f
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